In this episode, we get to grips with the long-awaited Farming Profitability Review and its 57 recommendations for government.

Will it really make a difference? We've a special interview with review author Minette Batters.

How you can forge a better future for your farm business – we preview the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference.

And we meet Suffolk farmer Tom McVeigh, who is carving a niche for himself by growing hazelnuts – and looking for other farmers to join him.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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Contact or follow Hugh (X): @sondesplacefarm

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In this episode, we get to grips with the long-awaited <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-profitability-review-2025-an-independent-review">Farming Profitability Review</a> and its 57 recommendations for government.
Will it really make a difference?&nbsp;We've a special interview with review author Minette Batters.
How you can forge a better future for your farm business &ndash; we preview the 2026&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ofc.org.uk/">Oxford Farming Conference</a>.
And we meet <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcveigh-5a50ba139/?originalSubdomain=uk">Suffolk farmer Tom McVeigh</a>, who is carving a niche for himself by growing hazelnuts &ndash; and looking for other farmers to join him.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
Contact or follow Johann (X): <a href="https://x.com/johanntasker">@johanntasker</a>
Contact or follow Louise (X): <a href="https://x.com/louisearable">@louisearable</a>
Contact or follow Hugh (X):&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Sondesplacefarm">@sondesplacefarm</a>
For Farmers Weekly, visit <a href="https://fwi.co.uk/">fwi.co.uk</a> or follow <a href="https://twitter.com/farmersweekly">@farmersweekly</a>
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email <a href="mailto:podcast@fwi.co.uk">podcast@fwi.co.uk</a>.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

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Farming Profitability Review: will it work? Interview with Minette Batters; How to forge your farming future - Oxford Farming Conference preview; farmers wanted to grow hazelnuts

In this special episode, we examine what the government's partial U-turn on inheritance tax means for your farm business.

It follows the Treasury decision to water down plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1m.

In a major concession the government has announced that it is increasing the threshold for inheritance tax on farm assets from £1m to £2.5m.

We look at how the decision came about, what it means for family farms and where the sector goes from here.

With special guests: NFU president Tom Bradshaw; Country Land & Business Association external affairs director Jonathan Roberts; and Sam Kirkham, partner at accountants Albert Goodman.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntasker

Contact or follow Louise (X): @louisearable

Contact or follow Hugh (X): @sondesplacefarm

For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweekly

To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.

In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this special episode, we examine what the government's partial U-turn on inheritance tax means for your farm business.
It follows the Treasury decision to water down plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than &pound;1m.
In a major concession the government has announced that it is increasing the threshold for inheritance tax on farm assets from &pound;1m to &pound;2.5m.
We look at how the decision came about, what it means for family farms and where the sector goes from here.
With special guests:&nbsp;NFU president Tom Bradshaw; Country Land &amp; Business Association external affairs director Jonathan Roberts; and Sam Kirkham, partner at accountants Albert Goodman.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
Contact or follow Johann (X): <a href="https://x.com/johanntasker">@johanntasker</a>
Contact or follow Louise (X): <a href="https://x.com/louisearable">@louisearable</a>
Contact or follow Hugh (X):&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Sondesplacefarm">@sondesplacefarm</a>
For Farmers Weekly, visit <a href="https://fwi.co.uk/">fwi.co.uk</a> or follow <a href="https://twitter.com/farmersweekly">@farmersweekly</a>
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email <a href="mailto:podcast@fwi.co.uk">podcast@fwi.co.uk</a>.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Inheritance tax special - what Christmas climbdown means for your farm business

In this episode, is the government about to backtrack on plans to pay farmers for creating and improving wildlife habitats.

We report from the frontline on the battle to save biodiversity net gain.

A warning for arable growers looking to use two key fungicides together – how to avoid cross-resistance.

Lamb war with France – what it means for UK sheep producers.

And how Red Tractor plans to streamline assessments and ditch unnecessary farm inspections.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntasker

Contact or follow Louise (X): @louisearable

Contact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarm

For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweekly

To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.

In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, is the government about to backtrack on plans to pay farmers for creating and improving wildlife habitats.
We report from the frontline on the battle to save biodiversity net gain.
A warning for arable growers looking to use two key fungicides together &ndash; how to avoid cross-resistance.
Lamb war with France &ndash; what it means for UK sheep producers.
And how Red Tractor plans to streamline assessments and ditch unnecessary farm inspections.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
Contact or follow Johann (X): <a href="https://x.com/johanntasker">@johanntasker</a>
Contact or follow Louise (X): <a href="https://x.com/louisearable">@louisearable</a>
Contact or follow (X): <a href="https://x.com/Sondesplacefarm">@sondesplacefarm</a>
For Farmers Weekly, visit <a href="https://fwi.co.uk/">fwi.co.uk</a> or follow <a href="https://twitter.com/farmersweekly">@farmersweekly</a>
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email <a href="mailto:podcast@fwi.co.uk">podcast@fwi.co.uk</a>.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Nightmare before Christmas: Battle to save biodiversity net gain, cross-resistance fungicide warning, UK-France lamb war, & Red Tractor reviews standards

In this episode, experts voice concern at a get-out clause in government plans for a £500m Landscape Recovery scheme for farmers.

We look at the opportunities for growers and livestock producers from Defra's Environmental Improvement Plan – and ask: is it fatally flawed?

How much risk should you accept when chasing high yields? We get to grips with the new recommended list for cereals and oilseeds.

African swine fever reaches Spain: we examine the impact on UK pig producers.

And should we be more optimistic about agriculture? We speak to former NFU president Sir Peter Kendall and "Cheerful" Charlie Ireland, star of Clarkson's Farm.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded live on Thursday 4 December 2025 at the Ceres Rural Agri-Strategy Conference in Cambridgeshire.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntasker

Contact or follow Louise (X): @louisearable

Contact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarm

For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweekly

To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.

In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, experts voice concern at a get-out clause in government plans for a &pound;500m Landscape Recovery scheme for farmers.
We look at the opportunities for growers and livestock producers from Defra's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-improvement-plan-2025/environmental-improvement-plan-eip-2025">Environmental Improvement Plan</a> &ndash; and ask: is it fatally flawed?
How much risk should you accept when chasing high yields? We get to grips with the new recommended list for cereals and oilseeds.
African swine fever reaches Spain: we examine the impact on UK pig producers.
And should we be more optimistic about agriculture? We speak to former NFU president Sir Peter Kendall and "Cheerful" Charlie Ireland, star of Clarkson's Farm.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded live on Thursday 4 December 2025 at the <a href="https://ceresrural.co.uk/">Ceres Rural</a> Agri-Strategy Conference in Cambridgeshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
Contact or follow Johann (X): <a href="https://x.com/johanntasker">@johanntasker</a>
Contact or follow Louise (X): <a href="https://x.com/louisearable">@louisearable</a>
Contact or follow (X): <a href="https://x.com/Sondesplacefarm">@sondesplacefarm</a>
For Farmers Weekly, visit <a href="https://fwi.co.uk/">fwi.co.uk</a> or follow <a href="https://twitter.com/farmersweekly">@farmersweekly</a>
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email <a href="mailto:podcast@fwi.co.uk">podcast@fwi.co.uk</a>.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Should we be more upbeat about farming? New Landscape Recovery scheme, risk v reward – latest wheat varieties, rebel Labour MP suspended over IHT, and African swine fever hits Spanish pig exports 

Farming Profitability Review: will it work? Interview with Minette Batters; How to forge your farming future - Oxford Farming Conference preview; farmers wanted to grow hazelnuts

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